First CHS Publishing Book Is Out
Cherry Hill Seminary Publishing announces the availability of Pool of Lotus: Modern Reflections on Ancient Neteru, by Holli S. Emore. This update to the original 2012 book includes photos throughout taken by the author while visiting Egypt. Paperback Ebook
Cherry Hill Seminary: The Podcast!
Host Arnold Bustillo has been busy interviewing some of our fascinating array of CHS students and faculty. At long last, The Podcast is online and in most of your favorite places to find podcasts. Bookmark the page so you can visit often! Arnold has kicked us off with great interviews with AC Farmer, Banu, and Helena…Continue reading→
Nominations Open for 2025 Professor of the Year: Let them know they matter
Which professor has inspired you this year with their teaching style, topical knowledge or spiritual insights? Honor them with a nomination for the Wendy Griffin Professor of the Year Award. Sponsored by Votaries Alumni Circle, this prestigious award is presented annually to one deserving faculty member who has demonstrated teaching excellence in the classroom and a commitment…Continue reading→
2025 Professor of the Year Rev. Diane Cacciato
Columbia, S.C. — Cherry Hill Seminary is pleased to announce Rev. Diane Ciacatto is the 2025 recipient of the Wendy Griffin Professor of the Year Award! The Votaries Alumni Circle of Cherry Hill Seminary announced the winner during the CHS Winter Commencement Ceremony on December 22. Diane is the creator of the Writing As A…Continue reading→
Winter Commencement: Awards and Graduates
Columbia, S.C. — Cherry Hill Seminary held its Winter Commencement on December 22, recognizing the achievement of summer and fall students, and announcing the Wendy Griffin Professor of the Year. A third special award was presented, the Hypatia Award For Excellence in Education. The ceremony began with a keynoted address by Dr. Jeffrey Keefer, Chair,…Continue reading→
CHS Graduate Bryce Woyak Certified by SCA
Columbia, S.C. — Cherry Hill Seminary graduate Bryce Woyak has earned his Board Certified Chaplain certification from the Spiritual Care Association. Woyak is the first Seminary graduate to earn this coveted professional distinction. Woyak graduated from Cherry Hill Seminary in 2024, having earned his Master of Divinity degree, specializing in Pastoral Counseling & Chaplaincy. The…Continue reading→
2023 Professor of the Year
Columbia, S.C. — During a special virtual ceremony on Saturday, February 25 the Votaries Alumni Circle of Cherry Hill Seminary announced the winner of this year’s Wendy Griffin Professor of the Year Award. The recipient is Robert Patrick, PhD, MDiv, Dept. of Ministry, Advocacy & Leadership. Patrick (pictured at left) holds a BA in Biblical…Continue reading→
Seminary Announces New Vision-Mission Statements
COLUMBIA, SC — Cherry Hill Seminary today announced new vision and missions statements for the organization. The statements reflect several months’ work by a special committee which consisted of board members, students, staff, volunteers, and faculty, and followed a special survey in the spring of all who are on the broader Seminary email list. Here…Continue reading→
Cherry Hill Seminary Awards Master of Divinity Degree to Cynthia Cebuhar
COLUMBIA, SC — Cherry Hill Seminary today announced the graduation of Cynthia D. Cebuhar, awarding her the Master of Divinity in Ministry, Advocacy & Leadership. Cebuhar is the seventh student to complete her master’s degree at Cherry Hill Seminary. During the March 4 virtual ceremony, Academic Dean Margo Wolfe explained the importance of Cebuhar’s accomplishment,…Continue reading→
Parting Words: Candace Kant, Ph.D.
From Our Outgoing Academic Dean: Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Board Leadership, I have genuinely enjoyed serving as Academic Dean for the past three years and have been honored to be able to work with the dedicated, committed, talented, and enthusiastic students, faculty, and administration of Cherry Hill Seminary. In my three years as Academic…Continue reading→